HR Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

Charterhouse is working with a well-established Law Firm who are looking to hire a HR Manager to lead and develop their Human Resources Function. Our client is seeking someone with Legal Services experience, who has worked within strategic role.

The HR Manager will be responsible for managing the Firms HR Function to support organisation goals and business growth. This role will be the main point of contact for all employees within the Dubai Office, as well as develop and execute the HR strategy, implement new processes and develop company policies and procedures to ensure he business is compliant with the UAE labour law.

Reporting to the Managing Partner, the HR Manager will oversee the full employee life-cycle including overseeing the recruitment process, whilst being heavily involved with the interviews, to ensure the best fit candidates are identified and selected to meet the business requirements. The HR Manager will manage the execution of performance management, staff appraisals and performance reviews, lead talent management and retention by recommending best-practice workplace initiatives. This role will also be responsible for employee relations, addressing any issues and recommending improvements.

Requirements:

To be considered for this role, the candidate must have worked within a Law Firm with at least 6 years HR Experience with a minimum of 3 years within a Leadership Role.

It is an advantage if the candidate holds a Qualification within a related field, however, they must have excellent knowledge of the UAE employment law.

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and decision maker with experience working within an organisation with over 1,000 employees. The successful candidate will have a professional and personable approach with attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills. The candidate will have excellent communication skills in English, written and verbal.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.